Traction in the wet
Hey guys
I know this may sound like a pathetic question but if my tyres are a little down, will I loose traction easier in the wet?
I've had my tyres checked and they are fine for another 12 months but all I seem to be doing in the wet is spinning them..??
Cheers
Steven
What tyres are they? And yes most tyres will lose more and more grip in the wet as they get lower
maybe cheap tyres?, what brand?
The Mad Dutchman
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What sort of tyres are they? What size and what PSI are you running in them?
Yeah they are cheap, not sure without going out in the rain and looking lol
Ok, maybe I will have a look .. Hold on....
I'm a sceptic...
Maybe your "SSV look alike" is making too much power for your Omega tyres to take.
I mean, the stripes and bodykit are good for at least an extra 50 rwkw..
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Uncalled for...Originally Posted by davey g-force
Yes, if they're cheap and nasty they'll spin in the wet.. simple.
Where did he go? maybe he slipped over on the wet driveway?
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Was your car fitted with Traction control? That might help.
But if your having issues with traction in the wet, first thing you do when you wake up is go and buy a new set of tyres, before you loose control in the wet and kill someone...
Any safety concerns in a car (lack of traction is one) should be addressed immediately. Unless you like to imagine you 6er has 800hp, then head off to the local industrial area and go nuts! (literally)
God damn cheap thongs!
Lol, I will look later I'm off work sick
Growing Old Disgracefully
what he said.... on both points
Reviled did i live as evil i did deliveR
- UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
- OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the rear.
- HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall.
- TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you.
Growing Old Disgracefully
I have cheapER tyres on mine... they are directional, and work very well in the dry, but their wet weather performance leaves a little to be desired. I just take it easy in the wet....
Reviled did i live as evil i did deliveR
- UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
- OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the rear.
- HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall.
- TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you.
Alright so here is 3 pics of my back left .. Let me know
Cammed & Eventualy Blown!
I have pretty much brand new tyres on the back of my ss, i have no traction in the wet or dry lol but always take it real easy in the wet anyway not worth it
I just really hate the slipping and sliding.. Might get some good tyres.. Any suggestions? I want good ones for wet and dry!
the holden mechanic
kuhmo ecsta KU31's, bridgestone potenza S002's, continental contiSport Contact3's, pirelli pzero corsa's
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WOW!!! Crap tyres AND little tread depth. Of course they're going to be dodgy!
Take it out/Take it Back
Triangle...are you serious.
Plus, those tyres look pretty shagged from the pics you posted. Hard to tell though.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 3 or Falken 452's
Stick with decent brands. I wouldn't touch anything under $200 per tyre.
Right Foot Action
Best tyre's for the wet would be dunlop sports imho....never have let me down even when they are close/ or past the wear indicator
but you get what you pay for
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I'm a sceptic...
Don't Omegas have traction control?
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Add Falken FK452's to that.
Cant really say that mate. You can pick up KU31s cand FK452s for $170 even less in some cases just goota keepo an eye out.
Lol yeah they do, i don't really see his issue. Even when they slide they dont go all to far....
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